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Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Metro Tiled Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Halifax St, Brighton
Halifax St, Brighton
M.J.Harris GroupM.J.Harris Group
Home to a large family, the brief for this laundry in Brighton was to incorporate as much storage space as possible. Our in-house Interior Designer, Jeyda has created a galley style laundry with ample storage without having to compromise on style.
Prior Lake Whole House Remodel
Prior Lake Whole House Remodel
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Photo of an expansive classic l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Turramurra House
Turramurra House
Bawtree Design | Architecture + InteriorsBawtree Design | Architecture + Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Munster Laundry Renovation
Munster Laundry Renovation
On The Ball BathroomsOn The Ball Bathrooms
Integrated Washer and Dryer, Washer Dryer Stacked Cupboard, Penny Round Tiles, Small Hexagon Tiles, Black and White Laundry, Modern Laundry Ideas, Laundry Renovations Perth
Mariposa Project
Mariposa Project
Home Suite Design & RealtyHome Suite Design & Realty
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Kitchen and Laundry Renovation Oak Park
Kitchen and Laundry Renovation Oak Park
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
Easy access to outside clothesline in this laundry room. Storage above and below and drying rack for those wet rainy days.
Photo of a medium sized modern galley utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Lakehouse at Kingsgate
Lakehouse at Kingsgate
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
This is an example of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
East Hampton blanc et noir
East Hampton blanc et noir
Consumers Kitchens & BathsConsumers Kitchens & Baths
This East Hampton, Long Island Laundry Room is made up of Dewitt Starmark Cabinets finished in White. The countertop is Quartz Caesarstone and the floating shelves are Natural Quartersawn Red Oak.
Wildwood-Laundry Room
Wildwood-Laundry Room
Youtopia DesignsYoutopia Designs
What makes an Interior Design project great? All the details! Let us take your projects from good to great with our keen eye for all the right accessories and final touches.
Spacious New Home in QLD
Spacious New Home in QLD
Macfarlane BuildingMacfarlane Building
Photo of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, open cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Merced
Merced
CONCEPT ONE HOMES INCCONCEPT ONE HOMES INC
Photo of a beach style galley separated utility room in Orange County with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Wollstonecraft - Bespoke
Wollstonecraft - Bespoke
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Laundry
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Wollstonecraft - Bespoke
Wollstonecraft - Bespoke
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Laundry
Small modern single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Bli Bli Beauty
Bli Bli Beauty
Dall Designer HomesDall Designer Homes
This pretty pink backsplash offers a pop of colour in this hardworking room. With plenty of storage, bench space and hanging space the weekly washing is no longer a chore.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
BCS Barrington Construction Solutions, LLCBCS Barrington Construction Solutions, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized country galley separated utility room in Milwaukee with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Munster Laundry Renovation
Munster Laundry Renovation
On The Ball BathroomsOn The Ball Bathrooms
Integrated Washer and Dryer, Washer Dryer Stacked Cupboard, Penny Round Tiles, Small Hexagon Tiles, Black and White Laundry, Modern Laundry Ideas, Laundry Renovations Perth
Fresh on the Market
Fresh on the Market
Savori SpacesSavori Spaces
Medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Edmonton with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, green splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Laundry Chute
Laundry Chute
ImprovaImprova
The laundry room is meticulously arranged to optimise space and workflow. The hanging rail offers a practical solution for air-drying clothes. The overall design of the laundry room emphasises functionality without compromising on aesthetics.
Open Living in Lewisham
Open Living in Lewisham
PGW BuildingPGW Building
Photo of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white walls, grey floors and brown worktops.
Waters Edge Custom
Waters Edge Custom
NJR StudiosNJR Studios
Design ideas for a large coastal single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Metro Tiled Splashback Ideas and Designs

A well designed utility room can rise to become one of our favourite rooms in the house, boasting the accolade of existing solely to make our lives easier. Few of us are fans of chores such as washing, cleaning and ironing, but with a high-spec, well put together utility design they could be a breeze. For this reason, it makes sense to design an utility room to be as functional as possible, the very model of “everything in its place”, with carefully thought out utility room storage. That, however, doesn’t have to mean it can’t look nice – even super-utilitarian appliances like a washing machine, tumble dryer, laundry basket and recycling bin can be dressed up by their surroundings and made to look great as part of your utility design.

What do I need in my utility room?

Most utility rooms tend to be a small room just off the kitchen or hallway, so you are likely to be working with a compact space. Your main priority will involve planning utility room storage around your white goods. A utility room is usually intended primarily as a laundry room, so it makes sense to first install your plumbed items: the sink, washing machine and, if you have one, tumble dryer. If you run short of space and can’t afford to have a separate washer and dryer, then consider an integrated washer-dryer for your utility design. Built-in storage is a great idea in utility rooms to make best use of the available space, and you might want to also consider built in ironing boards, clothes airers and retractable washing lines. These items tend to be a bit cumbersome and are forever getting in the way, so designing special utility room storage for them or fixing them to a wall so they are easily folded away is an excellent space-saver and well worth the implementation. Free standing items such as laundry baskets and clothes hampers can be tucked neatly under specially designed worktops, and a selection of stacking plastic storage boxes, tins or wicker baskets can be used to help keep the room clutter free.

How do I decorate my utility room?

Decorating an utility room is the ultimate exercise in form meeting functionality. As it’s a room that, alas, invariably people spend a great deal of time in, you will want keep the utility room a calm and clean space. Utility room storage is essential for keeping this area tidy; attractively painted shelves and cupboards can be used to stow away all the bottles and boxes used for laundry and cleaning, as well as appliances such as vacuum cleaners and irons. An attractive country style utility design can be achieved by hanging bright or patterned curtains in front of wall mounted shelves – it will perk up the room and keep clutter hidden away. Floors should be hard-wearing and easy to clean (just think of those dirty boots traipsing in through the back door!) – to this end, stone, tile, laminate or vinyl flooring will be the most low-maintenance and durable. All in all, bear in mind that just because this is primarily a practical space doesn’t mean it needs to be dull – you can inject personality into your utility design in your choices of colour and decorative accessories. Consider quirky signage, blackboards for scribbling down shopping lists, and decorative bottles and boxes for stowing away household bits and bobs.

Do I need a sink in my utility room?

Utility room sinks are designed for those jobs that don’t quite belong in the kitchen – hand washing, dirty boots, watering indoor plants – and typically have a more industrial aesthetic than kitchen sinks. In fact, the iconic butler sink’s originally designated purpose was, as you might imagine, a sink for the butler, who was responsible for washing precious glassware and other items that required special attention and soaking. In case you’ve ever wondered, this is why butler sinks are so deep – for that matter, the only difference between butler sinks and Belfast sinks is the overflow built in to Belfast sinks which don’t feature in butler sinks. If the rustic charm of ceramic sinks appeal to you but your utility room would benefit a less substantial piece, French farmhouse sinks may be the perfect option; cast in French clay to produce a more refined finish, farmhouse sinks can be a thinner, more elegant alternative to their robust counterparts. As well as offering practicality, ceramic sinks make a beautiful statement centrepiece – utility rooms with a country or shabby chic feel will find the perfect complement to rustic wooden units with a butler or farmhouse sink. Smaller sinks are perfectly adequate if your utility room doesn’t demand as much from you, if you do the odd bit of rinsing instead of regularly being elbow-deep in heavy-duty washing. Stainless steel sinks are a practical choice that can withstand the bashing they will get in an utility room set up. Composite sinks are available in granite and quartz variations, both boasting superior durability and damage resistance; to boot, their smooth clean finish lends itself to an ultramodern style utility room. If you’re still unsure on your utility design, take a look through the hundreds of photos for some utility room ideas from professional designers and other homeowners. You might find a design theme or some utility room storage ideas that will inspire you for your utility room makeover.
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